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Survey Reveals: 62% of US Households Are Cutting Back on Protein as Grocery Prices Rise [2026]

Meat and seafood have always been staples of most grocery lists. While shoppers might switch brands, visit different stores, or skip dessert, protein would still be in the cart. However, it seems that things have changed.

Our survey of 3,042 U.S. households found that 62% have cut back on either the quantity or the type of protein they buy, squeezed out by rising prices.

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